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Scammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000
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Job market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
Service industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.
Los Angeles fires could be costliest disaster in US history, says Governor
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UK to ‘unleash’ AI to turbocharge economy
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Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions
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